Google Pixel Watch 4: User-Replaceable Battery and Easier Repairs
Google’s Pixel Watch 4 introduces a user-replaceable battery and a more repairable design — a first for the Pixel Watch line. Instead of glued components, the watch uses accessible Torx (T2) screws under the bands, allowing battery and display replacements without heat or risky procedures.
Key details
- User-replaceable battery & display: Replacements can be performed with a simple Torx screwdriver, simplifying DIY repairs and third-party servicing.
- Water resistance retained: The device keeps water resistance (5 ATM / IP68) despite the repairable design.
- Parts & support: Google is partnering with iFixit and plans to provide spare parts and repair guidance, with parts available for years after the device reaches end of life.
- Sustainability: The move improves longevity and reduces waste compared with prior Pixel Watch generations that required more complex repairs or full replacements.
The Pixel Watch 4 marks a notable shift toward repairability in wearables. For full coverage and technical details, see the 9to5Google article linked below.
Further reading:
- 9to5Google — Google details easy Pixel Watch 4 repair process
- Android Authority — Pixel Watch 4 repairability
- Android Central — The Pixel Watch 4’s secret weapon
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